The technologically, environmentally inspired future of the automotive world was on display in Frankfurt, so Jamie Kitman sorted through the biennial show to pick out its best and brightest

Maserati SUV
Saddam Hussein's progeny and other wealthy Middle Easterners have been known for their fetishization of the Lamborghini LM002 SUV of yore, but this Maserati, which looks a lot like a Buick Enclave, will likely be better known as the car of choice for the 90210 plutocracy. Based on the new Jeep Grand Cherokee with a Maserati powertrain swapped in, this SUV is probably a decent vehicle: The Italian engine is superb, and the American chassis (shared, humorously with the Mercedes ML) is decent, but, jeez, haven't we seen enough luxury SUVs already? Rich is one thing, vulgar is another.